Scout Facts:

Sky Sports Scout Ratings:

0-10 - No hoper
11-20 - Should look elsewhere
21-30 - Might not make it
31-40 - Has work to do
41-50 - Keep an eye on him
51-60 - Great prospect
61-70 - On his way to the top
71-80 - Already World-class

The latest player under our scout's gaze is Liverpool's Lloyd Jones.

The scout reports...

We check on Liverpool youngster Lloyd Jones, considered one of the gems of the youth set-up at Anfield.

Jones, though, is an adopted Merseysider as he is originally from Cornwall. Born in Plymouth, Jones began his career with his hometown club.

However, by the time he reached his early teens the commanding youngster was already attracting Premier League interest and at 15 when the decision was made by Plymouth to sell, he had a number of options.

But then Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish stepped into the battle himself and personally oversaw the capture of Jones - which came just days after they missed out to namesake Phil to Manchester United.

Liverpool paid an initial £20,000 to Plymouth although add-ons would see the deal rise considerably higher for the Welsh youth international.

Jones has progressed rapidly for the club despite Dalglish's departure - , impressing with their Under-18s before becoming a regular with the Under-21s.

Jones was then handed a squad number by Brendan Rodgers and named on the bench for their Premier League match with Fulham, to further emphasise his potential.

On the back of being included in the squad, Jones has also been offered a new three-year deal to commit his future to the Liverpool.

Not 18 until October, Jones could very well have made his league debut before his birthday.

He is a commanding centre-half who, stature and skill wise, is well beyond his tender years. His main feature is his dominance in the air - but he is anything but a lumbering giant.

Graceful when in possession, many onlookers at Melwood have likened him to legendary figures such as Ron Yeats and Alan Hansen, which is just some indication of how high a regard Jones is held in.

The scout says...

A real gem of a young defender, Liverpool know they could very well have something really special on their hands in Jones.

And the player himself could not want for a better place to learn his trade and be given time to progress - this lad won't be moving, but is certainly one to remember.

The Scout rating...

Shooting: 6 out of 10

Passing: 6 out of 10

Tackling: 7 out of 10

Heading: 8 out of 10

Pace: 7 out of 10

Vision: 6 out of 10

Current ability: 6 out of 10

Potential ability: 10 out of 10

OVERALL SCOUT RATING:56/80

Current value: £2million

Potential value: £30million

Your opinion...

You have read our opinion of Jones - now we want your views. Have you seen Jones in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?

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